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Mr. Max B. Schwartz

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The image shows a street-level view of a busy urban scene with tall buildings on both sides. A modern glass-fronted building labeled "Manufacturers Hanover Trust" is on the right, reflecting warm light. The color palette includes soft browns, greys, and warm yellow light from the building, along with cooler tones from the street and other structures. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk, with cars passing by on the road. The street is lined with urban architecture that fades into the distance.
Joel Meyerowitz, 5th Avenue and 43rd Street, 1978, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1982), 2015.19.4277

5th Avenue and 43rd Street

Joel Meyerowitz · 1978 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4277

The image shows a vast, open landscape viewed from a slightly elevated point. The horizon line is high, with low, undulating hills in the background. The ground is sparse with grass or brush scattered across a flat terrain. A circular body of water is near the center of the image, with a small trickle extending from it. The scene is rendered in black and white, enhancing the starkness and emphasizing contrasts in light and texture.
Robert Adams, Alkali Lake, Albany County, Wyoming, 1977, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1982), 2014.136.408

Alkali Lake, Albany County, Wyoming

Robert Adams · 1977 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.136.408

The image shows a young girl in a light-colored outfit standing in a busy restaurant or banquet setting. She is surrounded by seated adults engaged in conversation, with a boy leaning in next to her. The girl has long light-colored hair with a white bow on top. The setting is cluttered with glasses, plates, utensils, and decorations indicating a celebration. People are seated around tables in the dimly lit room, with hanging lights, wall decorations, and an exit sign visible. A reflective window shows a glimpse of the outside landscape.
Larry Fink, Count Oslin's Wedding, Martins Creek, Pennsylvania, October 1978, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1982), 2016.117.11

Count Oslin's Wedding, Martins Creek, Pennsylvania

Larry Fink · October 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.11

The image shows two individuals on a staircase. One person is adult, seen from behind with short, curly hair and wearing a T-shirt, while the other is a child with short, curly hair, being held and facing the adult. They are sitting on an outdoor staircase with handrails, with a building facade in the background.
Roy DeCarava, Mother and Child on Stoop, 1978, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1982), 2015.19.4268

Mother and Child on Stoop

Roy DeCarava · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4268

The image shows a view taken from under a tree, looking through its branches that frame the scene. The horizon merges with the tree line in the distance, where more trees are visible. The branches and foliage are positioned prominently, with each leaf and twig showing a delicate texture against the light. The color palette comprises deep greens and muted browns from the tree, contrasted against the pale yellow-green grass further away. The sky above is overcast, adding to the subdued atmosphere of the image.
William Eggleston, Untitled, 1978, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1982), 2015.19.4270

Untitled

William Eggleston · 1978 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4270

This image shows a waterfall cascading over a rocky edge from a high vantage point. The dense forest canopy covers the upper portion of the scene, merging with the sky. The waterfall is on the left side and captured with a long exposure, creating a smooth texture contrasting with the rocky cliff face and lush vegetation. The grayscale color palette highlights the textures of the scene, including the moving water, foliage, and cliffs.
Linda Connor, Waterfall, Maui, Hawaii, 1978, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1982), 2015.19.4266

Waterfall, Maui, Hawaii

Linda Connor · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4266

The image shows a large rectangular piece of metal with a serrated edge on the left, positioned diagonally, and a wider, rounded metal object to the right, both set against a textured brown fabric. The color palette is dominated by shades of brown and beige, with a hint of gold on the left metal object. The rectangular metal piece crosses diagonally from the bottom-left to top-right, while the rounded piece is situated to the right. A smaller brown object, appearing like a handle, is nestled in the lower-center, partially obscured by the fabric.
Jan Groover, Tybee Forks and Starts (M), 1978, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1982), 2015.19.4275

Tybee Forks and Starts (M)

Jan Groover · 1978 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4275

The image shows a black and white landscape with tire marks and debris in the foreground. Beyond are low, dark-colored structures, with hills in the background and clouds in the sky.
Lewis Baltz, Lot #81, Prospector Village, Looking Southeast, 1978, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1982), 2015.19.4261

Lot #81, Prospector Village, Looking Southeast

Lewis Baltz · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4261

The image shows the upper half of a person seated with their back facing the camera. The person has a rounded Afro hairstyle and wears a dark jacket with large geometric patterns on the back. In the background, there is a metal fence with circular and vertical designs, a blurred structure, and a vertical antenna near a car.
Roy DeCarava, Boy in Print Shirt, 1978, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1982), 2015.19.4269

Boy in Print Shirt

Roy DeCarava · 1978 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4269

The image shows dried plants with withered leaves and stems in the foreground, with blurry shadows against a sunlit wall in the background. The color palette consists of warm earth tones, including shades of tan, beige, and hints of reddish-brown. The plants are slightly to the left of center, with their shadows extending across the wall to the right.
William Eggleston, Untitled, 1978, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, 1982), 2015.19.4272

Untitled

William Eggleston · 1978 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4272